Application
The application process for the Summer School’s 2025 edition is open and will run until 17 March 2025 (midnight CET).
How to Apply
To apply, you will need:
- A cover letter of max. 500 words explaining your background and motivation for enrolling to the Summer School;
- A CV in PDF format; and
- At least one letter of recommendation in PDF format (including the signatory’s name, title and signature). Depending on your profile, the recommendation(s) can be academic or professional in nature.
The results of the selection process will be communicated to applicants in April. Due to the high number of applications, applicants will not receive individual feedbacks.
Places in the programme are limited to ensure the quality and depth of the interactions and discussions. English proficiency is required (although no certificate of language proficiency will be asked). In addition to the quality of applications, the selection committee also aims to ensure a diverse cohort of participants.
Program Timeline
Applications: 10 February to 17 March 2025 (midnight CET)
Notifications: April 2025
Summer School: 30 June to 9 July 2025
Tuition Fee
The Summer School will be offered in a hybrid format (in case a sufficient number of qualified applicants apply). In the application form, applicants will be able to indicate their preferred participation format (or indicate that they would be happy to participate in either format).
1) Tuition fees for the on campus programme:
For postgraduate / PhD students: €875
For senior researchers, civil servants and employees of civil society organizations: €1125
For other professionals: €1375
This fee includes all the classes and course materials, lunches, coffee breaks, social activities and a closing dinner. It also includes the certificate of attendance with the equivalence of 3 ECTS credits.The fee does not include accommodation. For information about accommodation in Leuven, please consult the KU Leuven housing website
2) Tuition fees for the online programme:
For postgraduate / PhD students: €615
For senior researchers, civil servants and employees of civil society organisations: €825
For other professionals: €1075
This fee includes all the classes and course materials, access to the online learning platform, and a certificate of attendance with the equivalence of 3 ECTS credits. The school reserves the right to only offer the programme on campus, depending on the number of online applications received.
The general terms and conditions for enrolling in certified continuing education programmes at KU Leuven can be found here . Please note the following cancellation policy:
Until 23 May 2025: 50% reimbursement of the tuition fee.
From 24 May 2025: no reimbursement of the tuition fee.
Scholarships
There are limited number of scholarships(about 3) which will be offered in the form of a tuition fee waiver, aimed at ensuring that meritorious applicants who would otherwise not be able to afford the course, can nevertheless participate. In their application form, those applying for a scholarship will be able to upload an additional letter in which they set out the reasons why they believe to be eligible for a tuition fee waiver.
In addition, successful applicants from LDC countries will receive a tuition fee discount of €150.